San Francisco Giants put lefty Javier Lopez on waivers

DENVER — Giants left-hander Javier Lopez is on the waiver wire, according to CBS Sports. Nearly every MLB player will go through waivers this month, but Lopez should draw more interest than most and likely will be claimed.

Lopez is having another strong season and could help a contender in need of left-handed bullpen help. The veteran has pitched a shutout in 49 of 55 appearances and has a 1.99 ERA. Left-handed hitters have just five hits in their last 42 at-bats against Lopez, who was a valuable weapon for Bruce Bochy in the 2010 and 2012 postseason runs.

If Lopez is claimed, the Giants would have 48 hours to reach an agreement with the claiming team or pull Lopez back and keep him for the remainder of the season. Lopez was a popular target at the trade deadline but the Giants set the price high and elected to keep him despite being far back in the standings. Lopez was pleased with the decision and has expressed a desire to re-sign with the club when he hits free agency this offseason.